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We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.\nHow We Work:\nAt Proofpoint you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values:\nBold in how we dream and innovate\nResponsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities\nAccountable for results and best in class outcomes\nVisionary in future focused problem-solving\nExceptional in execution and impact\nExcited to Grow Your Career?\nAt Proofpoint, we value the growth and development of our employees. Whenever possible, we strive to promote from within, helping our associates advance professionally before recruiting external talent. If this role aligns with your skills and ambitions, we encourage you to apply!\nOur people make all the difference in our success.\nCompany Overview\nProofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company that protects organizations’ greatest assets and biggest risks: their people. With a comprehensive suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies worldwide stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and empower users to be more resilient against cyberattacks.\nMore than half of the Fortune 1000 and organizations of all sizes rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions, addressing critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.\nWe are singularly devoted to protecting people-their data, their identities, and their organizations. That’s why Proofpoint is a leader in next-generation cybersecurity.\nAbout This Role\nOur Advanced Technology Group (ATG) is one of the fastest-growing business units at Proofpoint. Our mission is to protect customers from risks tied to activity, behavior, and data loss across endpoints, networks, and cloud applications while accelerating response to security incidents.\nWe are on the cutting edge of data, system, and cloud protection, serving some of the world’s largest and most influential brands. Our people-centric platform is industry-leading, driven by innovative technologies that solve some of today’s most pressing security challenges.\nWe are seeking a Sales Specialist to serve as the primary sales interface for customers and prospects across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Reporting to the leader of our Advanced Technology Group, this role will partner closely with Proofpoint’s sales teams and directly engage customers to drive growth in the Advanced Technology portfolio, including solutions like Email Fraud Defense, Secure Email Relay, Adaptive Email DLP, and emerging products.\nThis is a quota-carrying role in one of the company’s highest-growth segments. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, results-driven, and eager to contribute to the continued success of Proofpoint in this strategic region.\nResponsibilities\nStrategic Planning: Develop and execute a long-term strategy to grow the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic US territory, aligning resources to achieve short- and long-term goals.\nCollaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams, channel partners, and internal sales resources to implement the strategy and drive results.\nFinancial Oversight: Deliver accurate financial forecasting and performance updates, ensuring alignment with revenue targets.\nCustomer Engagement: Build strong relationships with existing customers to meet business and technical goals, while also driving demand generation and customer acquisition in the region.\nChannel Engagement: Drive scale and growth through effective engagement with channel partners and indirect sales motions.\nCultural Contribution: Foster a team culture of accountability, collaboration, and positivity.\nRequirements\nProven success in developing and executing territory growth plans, forecasting, and maintaining CRM discipline.\nStrong background in demand generation, customer engagement, and driving financial growth in enterprise markets.\nExperience working with channel partners and indirect sales strategies to achieve scale.\nExcellent interpersonal skills to align cross-functional teams and build meaningful customer relationships.\nBackground in selling advanced technological and security solutions in enterprise markets.\nQuickly develop subject-matter expertise across the Proofpoint ATG platform and confidently communicate solution value across multiple security domains including email security, threat protection, and data loss prevention.\nWillingness to travel within the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic US regions as needed.\nSales Specialist role experience preferred.\nWhy Proofpoint?\nAt Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you’ll love working with us:\nCompetitive compensation\n\nComprehensive benefits\n\nCareer success on your terms\n\nFlexible work environment\n\nAnnual wellness and community outreach days\n\nAlways on recognition for your contributions\n\nGlobal collaboration and networking opportunities\n\nOur Culture:\nOur culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone.\nWe encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to .\nHow to Apply\nInterested? 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